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NEW! Free Tax Advice from Real Tax Pros.
Have a tax question? Get real answers and 1-on-1 service from real Canadian tax professionals with TurboTax Free Tax Advice.
From February 10th to May 4th 2012, TurboTax Free Tax Advice connects you to highly-trained Canadian tax pros - live and 24/7 - so you get the tax answers you need when you need them.
With TurboTax Free Tax Advice, you get:
- Personalized service and attention: Specific answers to your specific tax questions
- Phone advice:Â Speak directly to a qualified Canadian tax expert
- Live chat:Â Talk to an experienced pro through our chat window
And yes, TurboTax Free Tax Advice is really free. There's no gimmick, catch or condition. It's free tax advice from friendly and experienced tax professionals.
TurboTax Accurately Guides You Step-By-Step To Your Maximum Refund. Guaranteed.
Just like a GPS in your car, TurboTax literally maps out your return as you make your way to your maximum refund with these handy and helpful features:
- Mapping icons:Â Know exactly what stage of your return you're in, and how far you need to go to finish
- Set flags anywhere:Â Easily mark sections you need to revisit, so you can find them again later - without getting lost
- Accuracy check:Â Double-checks your return for errors, helps you correct them and ensures every tax-saving opportunity has been found
What does this mean? It means that you can have confidence knowing your return is accurate. It means that you'll know exactly when one section is complete and you're ready to start another. It means that you'll know exactly where you are in your return, and how far is left to go. And it means that you're in control over how and when you prepare your return.
TurboTax Helps Optimize Your RRSP Contributions.
See how different RRSP contribution amounts affect your refund or tax owing with TurboTax's RRSP Optimizer tool. It helps you determine the optimum RRSP contribution amount for you and your spouse.
Then, you can contribute to your RRSP accordingly...and make the most out of your money.
TurboTax Handles Changes in Your Life.
Your life has probably changed over the course of 2011. Maybe you graduated university and got a job. Maybe you got married or started an RRSP. Much of what changes in your life can impact where you stand as a Canadian taxpayer... so TurboTax Standard tax software helps you make sense of it all by asking "real life" questions that translate to fields in your tax forms.
TurboTax Personal Tax Profile asks you simple questions about your life. As you answer, TurboTax determines what tax slips and receipts you have to enter, and automatically applies the credits and deductions you qualify for.
Carry Forward Last Year's Tax Data. (Including UFile® or H&R Block® Desktop Software.)
Save time entering data by automatically updating your current year's return with personal information & carry over amounts from last year's TurboTax return. Even better, you cut down on human error when you automatically update, so accuracy is ensured. You can import from:3Â
- TurboTax desktop tax software for the 2010 tax year
- UFile® desktop software for the 2010 tax year
- H&R Block® desktop software for the 2010 tax year
That means that, even if you used a different software program last year, you can still use TurboTax and reap the benefits without re-entering data.
Choose the Automated Way to Do Your Taxes.
Ever wish you could do your taxes in just a few clicks? With TurboTax Automated Tax Return, it's almost that easy. First, TurboTax imports your electronic tax slips from the website of your payroll and/or RRSP provider – or your epost.ca inbox – and then it automatically enters the right information on the right tax forms. Simply check over your return... and your taxes are done. Manual data entry is nearly eliminated!
Reduce Your Taxes by Splitting Pension Income with Your Partner.
Whether you have corporate pension plan income or income from a Canada Pension Plan, reap the tax benefits with TurboTax.
The TurboTax Pension Income Splitting Optimizer advises you on how to best distribute your pension income (up to one half), so that you and your spouse or common-law partner pay less in taxes. In fact, the Pension Income Splitting Optimizer will automatically propose the best distribution of your pension income - how's that for easy?
TurboTax Reviews Your Return Before You File.
All you should be concerned with is entering your information. Let us take care of double-checking your return and making sure everything is in order. TurboTax reviews your return before you file by:
- Reviewing your return for errors before you file
- Looking for missed deductions that you may qualify for
- Pointing out money-saving opportunities you should take advantage of
- Helping you get the biggest refund you deserve
File Online - The Paper-Free Way.
And Get Your Refund in as Little as 8 Days.
When you've completed your standard tax return with TurboTax, save yourself a stamp and save a tree... by choosing to file with NETFILE instead of printing out your forms and mailing them in to the CRA. Many people who file with NETFILE get their refunds in just 8 business days.2
To NETFILE, you'll just need an Internet connection and the online filing code the CRA provided on your 2011 T1 personal income tax return package (along with your 2010 Notice of Assessment).
Audit Defence: Get a Professional On Your Side.
No one wants to get audited by the CRA, but that doesn't mean it can't ever happen to you. And if you do get audited, you shouldn't have to go through it alone. That's where Audit Defence comes in. In the event that the CRA audits you, Audit Defence connects you with an experienced tax professional who will:
- Deal directly with the CRA on your behalf
- Help to minimize CRA penalties, if they occur
Best of all, Audit Defence gives you the peace of mind that comes with having a professional on your side.
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Imports .U09 files from UFile or H&R Block. UFile® is a registered trade-mark of Dr. Tax Software Inc. H&R Block® is a registered trade-mark of H&R Block Canada, Inc. |
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If you pay a penalty or interest because of a TurboTax calculation error, we will reimburse you the penalty and interest. Does not include calculation errors due to errors in CRA tables. Estimated refund amount, actual amounts may vary. Based on Netfile and Tax Year 2009 data. |
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Try TurboTax. If you’re not 100% satisfied, return it within 60 days to Intuit Canada with a dated receipt for a full refund of the purchase price. Excludes return postage. |
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For Basic, email and phone support is free. For Standard, Premier, Home & Business and 20 Returns, technical support by phone, email and chat is free. For Business Incorporated, technical support by phone and email is free. Long-distance charges may apply. Limitations apply. Intuit reserves the right to limit each telephone contact. Support availability subject to occasional downtime for systems and server maintenance, company events, observed Canadian holidays, and events beyond our control. |
